Steven Sommers
Tacoma,WA
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacist
Puyallup Tribal Health Authority
Tacoma, WA
08.2019 - Current
- Counseled patients on appropriate use of over-the-counter and prescription medications.
- Reviewed packages and medication bottles for proper labeling before distributing to patients.
- Performed quality assurance and medication safety checks to minimize errors and adverse drug events.
- Assessed patient's knowledge of drugs, dosage instructions, interactions and contraindications.
- Interpreted prescription orders from physicians or other authorized prescribers to ensure accuracy of medication preparation and delivery.
- Verified accuracy of prescription labels before dispensing medications.
- Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
Pharmacist
Walgreens
Gig Harbor, WA
06.1995 - 06.2021
- Supervised pharmacy technicians and support staff in daily operations to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Trained new technicians to provide excellent customer service which resulted in higher customer satisfaction scores.
- Counseled patients on appropriate use of over-the-counter and prescription medications.
- Verified accuracy of prescription labels before dispensing medications.
- Administered flu immunizations to patients to prevent illness and promote well-being.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Washington State University
Pullman, WA06-1994
Timeline
Pharmacist
Puyallup Tribal Health Authority
08.2019 - Current
Pharmacist
Walgreens
06.1995 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Washington State University